Question

What role does ER play in Glycogenolysis ?
(ER : Endoplasmic Reticulum )

Answer 1

Glycogeneolysis is the process by which the glycogen is broken down into monomeric glucose molecules. Glucose-6-phosphate formed by the cleavage of glycogen (yields glucose-1-phosphate which is converted to glucose-6-phosphate) is not capable to exit the cell. Thus, it is transported to endoplasmic reticulum where it gets converted into glucose. Glucose finally exits from the cell via Glut-2 transporter.